Community

Beach tree triumph for Clean Coasts Week

Published

12 years ago

June 4, 2014

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ORIEL Y PARC GALLERY and Visitor Centre in St Davids recently hosted groups of all ages for special workshops and events as part of Keep Wales Tidy’s Clean Coasts Week.

The centre, which is owned by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, worked with the Darwin Centre and Beachcombing Art to create decorations out of the marine litter collected from local beaches to hang on special driftwood trees. Marlowe St David, Redhill and Eglwyswrw Schools, St Davids Care in the Community, the Your Park project and members of the public all contributed to the beach tree display, which can still be seen in the grounds at Oriel y Parc. Oriel y Parc Assistant Clare Butler, who organised the Clean Coasts Week events said: “It was brilliant to see so many people at the workshops learning more about the detrimental effects marine litter can have on our oceans and coastline and the wildlife they support. “I would like to thank everyone for helping create the fantastic ‘beach trees’ which will hopefully help highlight the issue to those visiting Oriel y Parc.” The week was rounded off by a well-attended networking event sponsored by South Hook LNG to celebrate the week’s successes and learn more about the global threats presented by plastic waste, as well as the opportunities. The evening included contributions from volunteer beach cleaners from around the county, as well as representatives from Surfers against Sewage, the National Trust, RSPB and local businesses. Mari Williams from Keep Wales Tidy was also on hand to introduce the Pembrokeshire Coast Care Facebook page, while David Jones from the Plastic Oceans Foundation showed some amazing footage from around the world. David Jones, guest speaker from Plastic Oceans said: “It was fantastic to spend some time with people in Pembrokeshire who really care about their coastline and the sea. “The beach clean not only raises awareness but also achieves something. To have such an attentive audience at the Oriel y Parc event made it all worthwhile. I look forward to supporting this organisation in the future.”

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)